When a car has thirty-eight years under its belt, you would expect it to have clocked a decent number of miles. However, this 1987 Lincoln Mark VII breaks the mold because its odometer shows a genuine 9,252 miles. That equates to a mere 250 miles per year, which is barely enough to blow out the cobwebs. Its presentation is all you might expect, and its interior is loaded with creature comforts. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Curvette for spotting the Lincoln listed here on eBay in Mundelein, Illinois. It could be yours for $27,900, but the seller will consider offers.
The Mark Series was integrated into the Lincoln range in 1986, and cars thereafter no longer carried Continental badging. Such is the case with this Mark VII, which rolled off the line in 1987. It looks as pretty as a picture in Light Sandalwood Metallic, with the paint appearing flawless. It cloaks laser-straight panels, while the seller’s excellent image gallery confirms that this Lincoln is rust-free. The most profound mystery with this classic is why it features such a low odometer reading. I always love a good story, and I’m sure that this Lincoln has a great one to tell. The glass and trim are in as-new condition, and this survivor will score points with many thanks to the glass sunroof.
Wow! The first owner teamed this Lincoln’s Light Sandalwood paint with an interior trimmed in classy Shadow Blue cloth. Its condition is all you would rightly expect, with no evidence of wear or other issues. There’s little to say about the appearance, which is as close to showroom fresh as you are likely to find. It’s a Lincoln, so its interior is fully-loaded by the standards of the period. It features climate-controlled air conditioning, power operation for the windows, locks, front seats, mirrors, and the trunk release, a trip computer, a digital gauge cluster that would look at home in a Star Wars movie, cruise control, a leather-wrapped tilt wheel, and an AM/FM radio/cassette player with a trunk-mounted CD changer.
Lifting the Lincoln’s hood reveals Ford’s mighty 5.0-liter “HO” V8. The factory quoted a curb weight of 3,722 lbs for the Mark VII, but with this motor sending 200hp and 285 ft/lbs of torque to the road via a four-speed automatic transmission, buyers found performance surprisingly energetic. It almost goes without saying that power steering and power four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes were standard equipment. The seller indicates that the Lincoln’s tires are relatively new, and that the car runs and drives as impressively as it did in 1987. Therefore, potential buyers should consider this a turnkey classic, ready to hit the road with the new owner behind the wheel.
The listing statistics suggest this 1987 Lincoln Mark VII hasn’t set the world alight, though fourteen people have added it to their Watch List. The culprit might be the price, which is well above the market average. Of course, classics of this type write their own rules, because you will struggle to locate another Mark VII with a four-digit odometer reading. Does that justify the asking price? Only time will tell. The listing is heading into its final days, and monitoring it might be worthwhile to discover whether the Lincoln finds a new home. I suspect that compromise will be required, and it will be fascinating to see if that’s the case.
Very nice. I’ve always thought these Mark VII’s were cleanly and smartly styled. I prefer the LSC, but this example with the subtle paint color, chrome trim, wire spoke wheels, and whitewalls looks sharp too. Who would have thought that a Fox could be turned into a classy car like this.
Bob do these have the air suspension also.. or is that exclusive to the LSC ?
I believe the “air ride” was standard on the LSC, but optional on the non-LSC.(however, some of the “air ride” suspension parts are getting hard to get. But changing it back to coil spring suspension is not a big deal) These are good cars. And even though it has a high price, what else can you get for the same price nowadays? Certainly not anything that this car has already as far as reliability, and exclusivity.
I want it. But can’t have it.
I agree. I like these Marks a lot. And yes, its like a ” Where’s Waldo ” with these…. Can you spot the Fox Body in this Lincoln? They did a remarkable job designing these. Very nice, and nice to see one so well preserved.
had 87 lsc was great car no problems .kept it for seven years only needed battery and brake lining during my ownership. It ran well was from a roll a gt mustangs and chevy of same years.
Nice car but too much dinero for me.
Nice car. I almost bought an 89 LSC back in the early 90s. This one, a Bill Blass Edition, has the pillow-top seats, which look very comfy. I wish I could buy it.
As far as I know, personal luxury cars as such no longer exist. You’re getting a decent smooth riding luxurious car for the price of a strippo CUV. Stuff like this comes along only rarely, and price guides merely offer a floor.
Looking at a beauty like this just dismays me as how far Lincoln brand has fallen.
The car is in an outer western suburb of Chicago. I would say there are about 7 million people in a 2 hour drive. Okay, so it’s a bit high. So what are your going to do, wait two or three years till one turns up in Tucumcari for a few thousand less? Granted, most of us don’t have 28k for a garage queen like this, but if your’re waiting for the perfect price you may wait forever. My usual rule of thumb on this is the market is made up of empty nesters who fell in love with these cars when they were young. So, you’re looking at people in the mid 50s, people who have some dough, some youth, and the time to enjoy such a ride. The price isn’t going to drop in this decade.
It’s a big price for a car you really can’t do anything with, especially with that funeral home velour interior
I do loves me some Lincolns. This one is nice but, meh. The crushed velor interior does nothing for me and the color / option combo leaves me feeling a bit flat and the asking price is more than an LSC / Bill Blass edition cost new. Still a nice car though.
Fun fact:
I read, back in the day, that because FoMoCo wanted the Lincoln engines to run as smooth as possible, that when they were assembling the engines they would weigh the pistons, rods, all the rotating mass basically, and the components closest to weighing perfect were reserved for the Lincoln lineup.
I can not swear to this but I did read it in a rag back when they were new.